Monday Talent’s Post

What's Up Wednesday w/ the Raymond West Recruiting Team! #WhatsUpWednesdayRW 🤓 Happy National Find Your Inner Nerd Day! 🎉 As someone who absolutely loves the world of recruiting, this day resonates with me on a profound level. Embracing our inner nerds means diving deep into what we're passionate about, just like I do with every candidate search at Raymond West. The thrill of uncovering hidden talents and connecting them with opportunities is my kind of nerdy adventure. Raymond West Recruiting shares this enthusiasm for uniqueness and excellence, making it the perfect place to channel my passion. So, here's to embracing our inner nerds, fostering innovation, and being part of a team that celebrates both! 🚀 #FindYourInnerNerd #RaymondWestRecruiting #PassionInRecruiting

🚀 Skyrocketing off Tuesday's triumph for our elite AEs, now we hand over the baton to Senior Management. 🎙 Nestled within my network are battle-tested VPs of Sales and Customer Success, along with illustrious Sales Directors; all primed for their upcoming tech escapade. 🌟 🗂On the hunt for fresh talent for Q4's finale or embarking on Q1? The clock's ticking - the interview marathon should begin pronto. 🏁 ⚖️ Its time for a conversation. 📌 Let's propel your hiring strategy to new heights! 🎯

How do we kick off Monday mornings with our SEARCH 🔍 team?! 🔍 We start with gratitude and inspiration for the week! Today we discussed the fact that “SMALL THINGS are actually BIG THINGS over time”…. The thought was to not trivialize the “day of small things… 🔍 We then move on to what our focus will be for the week… “ if everything is a priority, then nothing becomes a priority”… this is the same reason for which each of these team members focuses on searching for roles in particular disciplines. Jasmine Weber has an amazing network in #businessdevelopment, #marketing, #finance, etc. Joshua Baldwin is a master at connecting with and connecting the best in #manufacturing and #engineering, and Mindi Romero has been notably referred to as the Queen of #constructionrecruiting 🔍 Lastly, we discuss tactics for the week! If you’re needing support for your critical roles in these areas, you will have a dedicated, values driven, experienced recruiter on the hunt for you! Did I mention we have a blast and they love my random picture taking?! 😂

"What does a 'high talent bar' even mean?" Here’s the truth It’s different for every company But that’s your problem Without getting hyper-specific on your standards, you'll bleed talent and waste your team's time Here’s why A vague "high bar" leaves everyone with different assumptions... Three quick steps: - Write down your “Must-haves” vs your nice-to-haves. - Make sure everyone on your team clearly understands these. - Take your requirements and turn them into selling points. Great people love a challenge that’s tailored to them! Want help getting started? Let's connect - I can provide best practices. Take 30 mins to save yourself hundreds of hours of interviewing pain. Your team and candidates will thank you for it!

Kristine Shine, CEO and Founder of Shine Talent on how to "START A JOB OR A NEW HIRE RIGHT" "Few things are more exciting than a new job. It is an opportunity to reinvent oneself, to take the best of your work forward and leave the mistakes behind. It is a new chapter, a new slate, a new beginning. New beginnings come with new expectations, both the expectations we place on ourselves and the expectations coming from those around us. As sales, marketing, or commercial business unit leaders, the expectation for company growth rests squarely on our shoulders, which creates pressure to perform, with all eyes watching. There is a feeling that time is critical, there is no room for error, and fast wins are essential. This can lead to the honeymoon feeling quickly fading, early mistakes being made, and questioning all around. Starting your new job—or your executive hire—the right way can avoid the rollercoaster of emotions and accelerate business success. Here’s how to start a job or a new hire right:" https://lnkd.in/edZXipfS

I've learned that keeping the team spirited through market ups and downs is both an art and a science. Want to know my secrets? 1.Setting Goals That Actually Make Sense: We've moved past just chasing numbers. Now, we celebrate the quirkiest wins. Ever got a 'thank you' email from a candidate? That's a win in my book! 2.Infusing Fun in Every Task: Who says recruitment can't be a blast? We've turned mundane tasks into mini-adventures. Think of it as a game where the best player gets the coolest rewards. 🎉 3.Training as Our Superpower: In this ever-changing landscape, staying equipped is key. We're not just recruiters; we're negotiation ninjas, objection crushers, and resilience rockstars! So, fellow recruiters, what's your personal trick to keep the team laughing and achieving? Share your stories; let's inspire each other! 😄🌟 #RecruitmentAdventures #TeamFun #PersonalLeadership #recruitmenttraining

🎤 “Big reputation, big reputation Ooh, you and me, we got big reputations” Taylor Swift, End Game 15 years ago, I met one of the most successful Venture Capital investors in the valley. He was talking to me about a CEO opportunity. Of course, since I was a first-time CEO, it was a turnaround! As such, I asked him an incredibly naive question: “Who can I call as a reference for you?” 🤦🏾 [Yes, I cringe as I type that now] I’ll never forget his response: 📞 “Call anyone.” I share this story because I hired a senior exec (announcing him next week!) and spent more time on references than interviewing. Indeed, I went “Nick Mehta Hyper Mode” and did 25 backchannels (with his consent). Yes, that’s nuts. But I wanted to get it right. Some questions I use: 🙋🏼♀️ What is he/she world-class at? 🙋🏼♀️ If you rated him/her 1-10 on his time with you, with 10 being top 1%, where would he/she stand? 🙋🏼♀️ What would his/her detractors say about him/her? 🙋🏼♀️ If he/she failed at Gainsight, why would it be? I look for consistency in the answers and between those and what the candidate told me. I also listen for pauses to infer where the reference giver is a bit less certain. 🩻 Everyone that’s worked long enough has skeletons in their closet. I sure do (in addition to too many pairs of shoes…)! The most important thing is to know the skeletons in advance. And if you’re looking for a job, know that your potential employer is probably backchanneling folks about you. When you are hiring, what reference check questions do you use?

Comparing the draft to the hiring process, we all know the importance of finding that first-round pick for our teams. But let's not forget about the late-round picks who may have just as much talent and potential. They may not have the certs or experience you're initially looking for, but they could be your next Tom Brady, Roger Staubach, Brock Puedy, or Tyreek Hill. Don't overlook the importance of personability, heart, and communication skills. Take a chance on that late-round pick and you may just win a Superbowl for your team. #hireme #openforwork #TalentAcquisition #LateRoundPicks #CommunicationSkills #Personability #Heart #Potential

2023 was tough. Banks failed, layoffs happened, comp was down. Now it's 2024! Time to get ready for the next performance review cycle. How do I do that? How do I take action on my career? It's time to find a Sponsor. Find someone who will take steps to advance your career. To be clear, this is not a mentor. This is a Sponsor. This is someone that actively advocates on your behalf. Don't have one? Don't know how to get one? I'm sharing key takeaways from a brilliant Ted Talk given by Carla Harris discussing the pivotal role Sponsors play in helping you navigate and succeed in Financial Services. While this Ted Talk may be 5+ years old, it is still extremely relevant and worth a listen. 🚀 Sponsorship's Role: Sponsors are influential advocates who have a seat at the table They have currency to use in your favor A sponsor actively agrees to champion you for promotions and top compensation 🤝 Finding Your Sponsor: Seek individuals who have a seat at the decision-making table. Be proactive & demonstrate your value & “performance currency” Cultivate this relationship based on mutual respect and shared professional goals. 💼 Your Experience: Have you had a sponsor in your career? How did they impact your journey? Share your stories and insights to encourage others! Watch Carla Harris's TED Talk for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eKqUmPEF #FinancialServices #CareerGrowth #Sponsorship #LeadershipDevelopment

"We as hiring managers can't push the easy button when it comes to finding the best talent possible." Will there be reliable, "go-to" channels for attracting top industry talent? Absolutely. Should we become too comfortable with these channels and put our hiring processes on auto-pilot? Absolutely not. While Nick focuses on hiring, the core message is universal: greatness doesn't emerge from comfort zones. Check out the rest of our conversation with Nick from Ascend Learning in this week's bonus episode of Open Source CXO! 🎧